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Disney-Hyperion (2016), 48 pages
Description
Presents the journey of a book's creation, from its initial writing and illustrating to its misadventures with pirates and an angry tiger.
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LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
Humorously tracks the book-publishing process, from writing drafts to delivery of the final product. The several funny asides (the tiger returning for revenge, astronauts able to see the tall stack of books) may confuse some children but the essential steps are there and the satisfying ending
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LibraryThing member Lisa2013
This was not my favorite Mac Barnett - Adam Rex book. They’re both brilliant and I’ve loved many of their books.
This one for me was a combination of interesting and plodding. It’s a combination of non-fiction and fiction, mostly the latter.
The best part was the reader participation aspect
It could also be interesting to budding readers, illustrators, and publishers.
I did find it humorous, I think more amusing than I’d have found it when I was the target age for this book, if the target age is in fact young and middle grade children. There were a few illustrations and parts of the text that I think only those past childhood would get. I do think adults will have fun reading this to children, if the children like the book.
4 stars for adults, maybe 5 for those who make or want to make books. Only 2 stars or maybe only 1 for most young kids, despite the attempt to involve the reader. For me I disappointing, but 3 stars overall. I liked it but I wouldn’t choose it to read to children.
This one for me was a combination of interesting and plodding. It’s a combination of non-fiction and fiction, mostly the latter.
The best part was the reader participation aspect
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that comes at the end.It could also be interesting to budding readers, illustrators, and publishers.
I did find it humorous, I think more amusing than I’d have found it when I was the target age for this book, if the target age is in fact young and middle grade children. There were a few illustrations and parts of the text that I think only those past childhood would get. I do think adults will have fun reading this to children, if the children like the book.
4 stars for adults, maybe 5 for those who make or want to make books. Only 2 stars or maybe only 1 for most young kids, despite the attempt to involve the reader. For me I disappointing, but 3 stars overall. I liked it but I wouldn’t choose it to read to children.
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LibraryThing member SESchend
Very fun story for this author to read to his kids. Nice that the long process of book creation can be broken down for children & be entertaining for all.
PS to the author: How about a sequel about teaching pirates to read so they'll know real treasures when they find them?
PS to the author: How about a sequel about teaching pirates to read so they'll know real treasures when they find them?
Awards
North Carolina Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2019)
CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy (Nominee — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2016
Physical description
48 p.; 9.53 inches
ISBN
1423152204 / 9781423152200
Other editions
How This Book Was Made by Mac Barnett (Hardcover)